1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 116 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (459 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. 1981 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | Testarossa | Firebird |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 459 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |